Slow Cooker Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken

This chicken and summer were just made for each other. Juicy chicken thighs with a super simple blend of seasonings slow cooked all day with lime juice and brought all together with a flavorful and lightly creamy sauce that is perfect over rice, quinoa or farro.

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If you don’t love cilantro then this is probably not the dish for you as it has A LOT. I feel like it gives chicken this fresh flavor along with the lime that makes then chicken almost seem refreshing on a hot day.

And of course you know how much I love using my slow cooker when it’s hot outside so that just the added bonus here. That and the fact that our afternoons are free and theres no stress to rush home and get dinner started since it’s just waiting patiently for us.

Season chicken well with southwest seasoning, chili powder and dried cilantro

Sear chicken in heated skillet until lightly browned on each side (about 3-4 minutes per side)

Transfer to slow cooker and add broth and lime juice

Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 until chicken is cooked through

Carefully remove chicken and stir in cream and fresh cilantro to broth

If you would like to thicken the sauce you can also add the cornstarch slurry

Return chicken and continue to heat on high until sauce is warmed through, about 15-30 minutes

Recipe Notes

I cooked this on high for 3 hours in my 4 quart multi cooker and heated the cream sauce another 15 minutes on high.

Nutrition Facts

Slow Cooker Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken

Amount Per Serving

Calories 484Calories from Fat 252

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 28g43%

Saturated Fat 9g45%

Cholesterol 256mg85%

Sodium 279mg12%

Potassium 770mg22%

Total Carbohydrates 9g3%

Protein 47g94%

Vitamin A18.8%

Vitamin C12%

Calcium5.3%

Iron12.8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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